For years, Portugal has continually topped rankings of the friendliest countries to visit and best countries for expats to move to. You’ll find it on the bucket lists of travelers all over the world - maybe even yours.
If it is, or even if you’re just curious to go beyond the listicle headlines and understand what all the fuss is about, Catarina Araújo is here for you.
Based on her long-running blog of the same name, A Portuguese Affair is Catarina’s love letter to the place she calls home. A series about uncovering the cool, interesting, and hidden things to do in this country. From Fado music and Bacalhau that will make you question everything you thought you knew about Cod, to the secret stories in Portugal’s gorgeous Azulejos tiles, Catarina will help make every bite you taste, every sight you see, and every step you take on your trip to Portugal more meaningful and more memorable.
So join Catarina as she shares her love affair with Portugal and helps you fall in love too.
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There is history everywhere you look in Downtown Lisbon. Portugal’s capital is an ancient city after all - four centuries older than Rome. On its streets, entire swaths of history co-exist. Roman ruins from 300AD next to more modern structures from the 1800s. And nineteenth century buildings with basements that hold the ruins of structures from the 1500s. Lisbon was shaped by an almost unimaginable natural disaster - the earthquake, fire, and tsunami of 1775. But Lisbon bounced back - as it would, repeatedly, over the centuries - each time stronger and better.
Today, Lisbon is in the midst of yet another renaissance. World class food, art, entertainment, culture, plus ancient and proud history, are on display everywhere. From the iconic must-dos like Praça do Comércio, Castelo de São Jorge, and Alfama, to Catarina's hidden gems and secret spots. Lisbon is the first place Catarina ever loved - and after hearing this episode, you’ll understand why.
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